There is overwhelming evidence that our facial features are influenced by our genes. In most cases, one needn’t look much further than one’s own family… Read more
Category: University of Pittsburgh
Journalists Welcome: Pitt to Host Gun Violence Reporting Symposium
Gun violence tragedies claim more than 33,000 lives per year in the United States, making it an unavoidable topic in news headlines. While it’s important… Read more
Pitt Scientist Sets Sights on Gene Editing to Improve Vision
Inherited retinal degeneration affects about one out of every 2,000 people worldwide and severely impacts quality of life. Due to mutated genes, this disorder causes… Read more
Pitt Team Receives Grant to Improve Prosthetics Through Sensory Feedback
Tactile senses keep people aware of their environment and are essential for the execution of natural movement. Though there have been many advances in modern prosthetic devices,… Read more
Medicaid Expansion Leads to Increase in Early-Stage Cancer Diagnoses
When Medicaid coverage becomes more widely available through states electing to expand public health insurance to more low-income citizens, more people get access to health… Read more